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Changes to social housing register would focus on finding homes for 'most vulnerable' as West Northants Council reveals 578 new applications each month
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has proposed a series of changes to its housing register to focus on finding homes for “the most vulnerable”, as it faces increasing demand that outstrips housing supply
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'This is the right decision': Plan to bring 11,500 social homes 'in house' at West Northants Council following collapse of management organisation will not be scrutinised
A bid to re-examine a decision to bring the management of thousands of social homes back in-house, directly under West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), has failed despite opposition concerns there was not enough scrutiny.
Bin lorry ejects load on Northampton street after battery catches fire and causes smoke to billow from vehicle
A bin lorry had to eject its load on a Northampton street after a battery caught fire and caused smoke to billow from the vehicle.
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56 pictures of nativities and plays at Northampton primary schools, nurseries and colleges from nearly 20 years ago
It’s that time of year that creates magical memories for parents and families across Northampton.
Major plans WITHDRAWN to transform part of car park at Northampton retail park into modern food court
Major plans have been WITHDRAWN to transform part of a car park at a Northampton retail park into a modern food court made up of nine small restaurant units.
Online fundraiser launched to help Northampton family of four whose home was destroyed in air fryer fire weeks before Christmas
An online fundraiser has been set up to help a Northampton family of four whose house was destroyed in a fire just weeks before Christmas – which was caused by an air fryer.
Plans submitted to turn vacant Grade II listed building in busy Northampton town centre street into laundrette and flats
Plans have been submitted to turn a vacant Grade II listed building in a busy Northampton town centre street into a laundrette and flats.
‘Every purchase will help me keep my shop open next year,’ says independent Northants business
An independent business, which has been praised for diversifying the offering at a garden village in Northamptonshire, says every purchase will help her remain open next year.
Founder of award-winning business supporting families with children’s sleep celebrates ‘busy’ year
The founder of a multi-award-winning business supporting families with children’s sleep is celebrating a “busy” year in Northampton.
Heart-warming photos show school nativity plays from around Northampton down the years
These great pictures show infant schoolkids from across Northampton enjoying their school’s nativity plays between 2012 and 2014.
Northampton illustrator ‘revving back up’ for 2026 as business will be more present than ever at markets
A Northampton illustrator is “revving back up” for 2026 as her business will be more present than ever at markets and she hopes to shout about her work across the country.
Missing man sadly found dead in Kettering
The body of a man who was reported missing in September has sadly been found in Kettering.
15 pubs, takeaways, cafes and more rated five stars for food hygiene in Northampton and beyond during November 2025
More than a dozen cafes, takeaways, pubs and more in Northampton and beyond were awarded the top food hygiene rating during the month of November.
'I don't want to go there': 'Highly likely' maximum council tax rise to be considered says Reform leader at West Northants Council
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is still working to close a budget shortfall for next year, and will likely overspend by more than £10m in the current financial year, as the authority is set to publish its draft 2026/27 budget by the end of the month.
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Row continues over controversial 'mega' vape store's 'unacceptable' shopfront in popular Northampton village high street
Objections have been raised over a controversial 'mega vape’ store’s ‘unacceptable’ shopfront in a popular Northampton village high street.
Northampton as it used to be: 44 pictures of faces from the Sixties
We’ve delved into the Chronicle & Echo archives to find some more fantastic pictures of Northampton’s past.
Major retailer opens brand new store in Northampton – after its previous one was damaged in a huge fire
A major retailer has opened a brand new store in Northampton – after its previous store was damaged in a huge fire.
The John Griff Column: How far does the hand of friendship extend in 2025?
Last week I wrote about collaboration on Northampton’s Market Square as the annual switch-on of the town’s festive lights took place in front of thousands of spectators. Today, a different kind of collaboration has delivered a large, temporary ice rink for people to enjoy as they visit the town ...
Police appeal to find missing man who could be in Northampton or Rushden
Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a missing man who could be in Northampton or Rushden.